Working with legal documents, medical records, or business files that need sequential page identification? The Fileverter PDF Bates Stamp tool adds professional Bates numbering to your PDFs entirely within your browser. No uploads, no servers, no privacy concerns.
What you can do
- Batch process multiple PDFs – upload several files and stamp them all with sequential Bates numbers in one operation.
- Customize your format – choose from preset templates (Exhibit Style, Case Style, Page Reference) or build your own with prefix text.
- Position anywhere – place stamps in the header or footer, aligned left, center, or right using the visual position picker.
- Control the details – select fonts (Times, Helvetica, Courier), adjust size and color, and set starting numbers for continuing previous batches.
How it works
- Upload PDFs – drag and drop one or more PDF files into the upload area.
- Configure format – select a template or customize prefix text, then preview how your stamps will appear.
- Choose position – click where you want the stamp placed on each page using the visual grid.
- Process and download – click "Apply Bates Stamps" and download your stamped files individually or as a ZIP archive.
Common Bates numbering use cases
- Legal discovery – identify and reference specific pages in large document productions.
- Medical records – maintain sequential ordering across patient file compilations.
- Business contracts – ensure page integrity and easy reference in multi-party agreements.
- Audit documentation – create traceable page sequences for compliance reviews.
Privacy-first processing
All PDF processing happens client-side using pdf-lib and JavaScript. Your documents are never uploaded to any server. This makes the tool suitable for confidential legal materials, protected health information, and sensitive business documents.
Tips for best results
- Use the "Increase Margins" option if your documents have content close to page edges.
- For multi-batch projects, note the ending Bates number and use it as the starting number for your next batch.
- Choose Courier font for a traditional legal document appearance, or Helvetica for modern documents.
- Preview your format before processing to ensure the stamp text appears exactly as needed.
Upload your PDFs above and add professional Bates numbering in seconds.